Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Rome came the next day, explained everything, and most importantly he was a guy I instantly felt I could trust. No games just an experienced concrete guy fixing our concrete problem. Will hire again and recommend to others."
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mark provided great service beginning with his bid, to the completion of the project. He communicated well and patiently listened to our vision offering up additional ideas and pictures of his work. He is personable and easy to work with. We are very happy with our driveway, which is the hit of our cul-d-sac. The six broomed squares are framed with beautifully stamped borders. If you are looking for a skillful concrete professional who, when needed, can think creatively out of the box and come up with great solutions, I would recommend Mark in a heart beat."
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very friendly, very quick. They even had a little extra concrete and poured a little step for my shed for me."
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great. Project was finished on time and looks great.I would recommend Island Concrete for any concrete project large or small, they do fantastic work. They have done several projects for me and I am very satisfied with their work.I won't use any one else for my concrete projects."
+5
Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"2 workers, pleasant manor, very professional, pride in performing a very perfectly leveled entrance. Concrete came up 2 inches on South side, and 2 inches at wood steps. We have carpenters adding Trex and handrails and excited to repaint the trim on the house."
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Customers say: True professional
"Steve has always done a great job for us. I’ve been having him my concrete for the past 16+ years. Always professional. Very fair pricing and guarantees his work. I highly recommend Steve Ross Concrete."
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Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Beautiful job on our concrete patio! Very prompt, professional and friendly."
+21
Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great experienceâ crew came out and communicated well, then executed the work exactly as described. Removing 250+ square feet of concrete would have killed me. Glad I had Moore to help out."
Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"These guys did a top notch job installing permeable pavers and retaining walls for us. The original driveway was uneven and the levels were challenging. They came up with an elegant solution that is beautiful to look at and is highly functional. A+"
Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very honest. Worked with me to lower bid. Professional, worked on my time line. Fit in to week needed done. Used commercial grade concrete."
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